
Is This Fueling Colon Cancer Numbers?
I would guess that nearly everyone has heard the old expression, “You are what you eat.” Well, that expression has been around practically forever because it’s TRUE. Examples of how a person’s diet can make or break them in terms of health are as abundant as grains of sand on the beach. And one area in particular where your diet has a tremendous impact is influencing your risk of colon cancer. Here’s the scoop:...

Could You be Harboring this Ancient Infection?
There is a bacterial infection that has been around for a very, very long time and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. It’s highly contagious and affects a staggering 66% of the world’s population (2 out of 3 of us). In the vast majority of cases, there are no symptoms at all, so most people who have contracted it don’t even know it. But that doesn’t mean it’s innocent or harmless… because...
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This Underappreciated Nutrient is a Lifesaver
When people ask me what the most important nutrient is, I usually respond, “All of them.” Now, there are some nutrients that steal the limelight, so to speak, because they serve SO many crucial functions in the body. These include vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin B12 and magnesium. But that doesn’t mean the “backstage” nutrients aren’t important either! Although they don’t get the level of buzz that others may get, lacking in them can...

4 Ways to Help Prevent 2 Diseases
The month of February used to primarily be known for three things: Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and the Super Bowl (congratulations, Philly fans!). Oh, and frigid winters in the northeast which this former New Yorker-turned-Floridian does not miss one bit. But February has stepped it up even more, because now it is both National Cancer Prevention Month AND American Heart Month! I’d say that’s pretty darn important since heart disease and cancer consistently maintain...

The Secret to Healthy Teeth and Gums
As a young girl, I lived in the small Upstate New York city of Utica, and besides enjoying some of the best Italian food in the world as well as the bakery delights called “half-moons,” I have vivid memories of my childhood dentist whom I will just call “Dr. B.” I’m shocked that as an adult, I don’t suffer from intense dentist phobia because Dr. B. was downright brutal even to a kid like...

4 Ways to BUST Through This Health Roadblock
I’ll cut right to the chase this morning — I am HURTING from head to toe today. This past weekend, I took a 3 ½ hour mixed martial arts blackbelt “pre-test,” the objective of which was to assess whether I (and eight of my fellow students) had achieved the necessary physical requirements to take the upcoming blackbelt test. As you know, I’m no stranger to working out. I’ve been a runner for 32 years...